Approval of the Declaration of Independence
Boston Massacre
Surrender at Yorktown
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Saratoga
First Continental Congress
Signing of the Treaty of Paris
Boston Tea Party
Battles at Lexington and Concord
This American victory was the turning point in the war and led to French support for the patriot cause.
These were the first armed conflicts of the Revolutionary War.
This was the first major battle of the war.
Delegates from all colonies except Georgia met to discuss problems with Great Britain and to promote independence.
This was the colonial victory over forces of Lord Cornwallis that marked the end of the Revolutionary War.
The colonies declared independence from Great Britain (July 4, 1776)
Great Britain recognized American independence in this treaty.
Colonists in Boston were shot after taunting British soldiers.
Samuel Adams and Paul Revere led patriots in throwing tea into Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes